2 Page 2 Table of Contents Does anyone really read these reports? 2 What is a communicable disease? 3 Act No. 368 of the Public Acts of Registering for Online System 4 Communicating with parents 5 On-line Reporting Instructions 6 Does anyone really read these reports? Yes! Your reports are reviewed by the Kent County Health Department (KHCD) Communicable Disease (CD) Unit staff. These reports allow us to track the severity and frequency of illness in our community and provide support services to students (and their families) who are diagnosed with serious illnesses. Some of the information you report is also submitted to the Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH), where it is used to track illnesses and to guide prevention programs statewide.

3 Kent County Health Department Page 3 What is a Communicable Disease? A communicable disease is an infectious disease which is transmissible by direct contact with an affected individual, an individual s discharges, or by indirect means (as by a vector). Act No. 368 of the Public Acts of 1978 Schools and Communicable Disease Reporting Physicians, clinical laboratories, primary and secondary schools, childcare centers, and camps are required to report the occurrence or suspected occurrences of any disease, condition or infection as identified in the Michigan Communicable Disease Rules (see back cover). In addition, all other health care providers are authorized to report to local health authorities. Together, they play a key role in state and local efforts to control communicable diseases. Schools are required to report communicable diseases for a number of reasons. The most common are as follows: To identify outbreaks and epidemics To enable preventive treatment and/or education to be provided To help target prevention programs, identify care needs, and use scarce prevention resources efficiently To evaluate the success of long term control efforts To facilitate epidemiological research to uncover a preventable cause To assist with national and international disease surveillance efforts Source: Michigan Department of Community Health

4 Page 4 Registering for On-line Reporting System 1. To register for a username and password: Fax a completed On-line Disease Reporting Registration Form (available at CommDisease/school_daycare.htm) to OR Contact the CD Unit by phone or . Provide your name, title, school, school ID, address, phone & fax number. Also provide a preferred username and password. Phone: , NOTE: If you report for more than one school, you will need a different username and password for each school. 2. You will be notified by phone, fax, or when your registration is complete. 3. Once your registration has been confirmed, log in at: Be sure to type https and not just http. The s means that the website is secure and confidential!

5 Kent County Health Department Page 5 Communicating with Parents The following is an example of what many schools include in newsletters or other correspondence to parents. Important Notice to Parents from the Kent County Health Department The Kent County Health Department works directly with your child s school to make Kent County a healthier place to live. The State of Michigan requires schools to report the possible occurrence of selected communicable diseases to the local public health department on a weekly basis (Public Act 368 of 1978). To assist your child s school in reporting possible communicable diseases to the Health Department and prevent the spread of illness, please be as specific as possible when reporting your child s absence. When calling in for a child, please include the following information: 1. A description of the symptoms of the illness (vomiting, diarrhea, fever, rash, etc.) and report the type of disease if known and who diagnosed the illness. 2. Your phone number (if no phone, please give an address). Please inform the school if any suspected illness is later confirmed by a physician. Your cooperation with the school and Kent County Health Department is greatly appreciated.

6 Page 6 Completing the Online Michigan School Building Weekly Report of Communicable Disease Form Contact Information Part 1 Your name, title, school, school ID, address, phone, fax and should already be filled in on the first page. If it is not or if it is incorrect, please call the health department at The date corresponding to Friday of the current week is automatically entered. To report for previous weeks, change the date to the Friday of the week for which you are reporting. Enrollment Information If there are no illnesses to report, mark the corresponding box. Enter the enrollment of the school for the current week if known. Otherwise, please estimate. If you have no illness to report, you are finished! If your school is closing due to excessive absences, please mark this section and call the Health Department. Illness information Report the total number of children with each illness. These students do NOT need to be listed individually on the next screen. Enter the total number of children with Influenza-like illness (respiratory flu), Gastrointestinal illnesses (stomach flu) and Unknown flu (if no specific details are provided). Note how many children have been absent due to asthma or other breathing problems. Other Enter the total number of children with Strep Throat, Pink Eye, Lice, etc.

7 Kent County Health Department Page 7 Submit reports every Friday by 5:00 PM even if there are no diseases to report. Case Information Part 2 List all confirmed or suspected cases of communicable diseases Enter the complete first and last name of the student. Enter a complete address for the student, including zip code. Enter a phone number for the student s home. Enter the date of birth and gender of the student. Enter the grade of the student. Enter the first date the student was absent. Do not list this student again, unless another diagnosis is discovered. Enter who diagnosed the disease (physician, teacher, parent). Enter the specific disease diagnosed or suspected. Click Add Another to enter another case. Click Finish after entry of the last case. There are some diseases that require a call to the Health Department! If you have any cases of the following in your school, please call the Health Department immediately at ! Encephalititis Meningitis Haemophilus Influenzae Type B Mumps Hepatitis Pertussis Measles Rubella If you believe you have made an error, call the health department at Do not enter the information again. Reportable Diseases in Michigan Reportable_Diseases_Michigan_by_Condition_478488_7.pdf Thank you for Reporting!

School Communication Portal Access to the School Communication Portal Log into Internet and enter the following Web address (URL) https://land.oakgov.com/cdr/ in the web browser (address bar). To add a

Student Health Services 2815 Cates Avenue Raleigh, NC 27695-7304 919-515-2563 healthcenter.ncsu.edu The Immunization Record Form is designed to collect information about your current immunization status.

Norovirus Outbreak Among Residents of an Assisted Living Facility, Houston County, Alabama 2010 (AL1003NRV 35a) Introduction On March 9, 2010, Public Health Area (PHA) 10 surveillance nurse contacted the

Telemedicine User Guide If you have questions, please call 417-269-TMED (8633) or 1-888-805-8956 Thank you & welcome! Thank you for choosing CoxHealth Telemedicine services! We hope you find this guide

FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF SCIENCE AND ART Dear Incoming Student: It is mandatory that you complete and return the enclosed Cooper Union health forms and the New York State required response forms for Meningitis,

Medway Public Schools School Nurse Health Services Web Site Information Welcome to the School Nurse Health Services web site information. We are pleased to be able to provide you with a quick reference

PROVIDER-PARENT/GUARDIAN CHILD CARE CONTRACT Welcome! I m glad you have decided to enroll your child in my family daycare. (You are welcome to contact 4-C certification, who I am certified through (271-9181)

ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS PROGRAM BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL PARENT HANDBOOK YMCA of Central Florida Mission The purpose of this Association is to improve lives of all in Central Florida by connecting individuals,

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will commence on Tuesday, September 23, 2008, at 9:00 a.m. (subject to continuance on that date of the hearing) at the Fresno County Board of Supervisors Chambers,

ENROLLMENT AGREEMENT Completion of this Agreement is required for enrollment. This information is necessary for First Steps Early Childhood Learning Center to comply with the State of Missouri Child Care

IMMUNISATIONS You may want to know if your child should have routine immunisations and whether there could be an increased risk of complications because of the heart condition. We have sought the opinions

4-in-1 & MMR vaccines Information for parents of children in Junior Infants www.immunisation.ie Your CHILD needs to be protected from infectious diseases when they start SCHOOL. Read this leaflet to find

NURSING STUDENT HEALTH & IMMUNIZATION RECORDS *********************************** COMPLETE THE ATTACHED HEALTH PACKET AND SUBMIT TO THE NURSING DEPARTMENT NO LATER THAN THE ASN ORIENTATION. **************************************

What is TB? Do many people get tuberculosis (TB)? Yes, Tuberculosis is a serious problem all over the world. Between 6 and 10 million in South Africa are infected by the TB germ. It is infectious, so it

Reported cases of pertussis (whooping cough) are on the rise in Colorado and El Paso County. As of October 23, more than 1,000 cases of pertussis have been reported across the state. El Paso County cases

August 2015 Immunization Policy and Waiver Randolph-Macon College follows the immunization guidelines adopted by the American College Health Association as well as the Code as defined by the State of Virginia

Due Dates: Incoming Fall Students July 15 th Incoming Spring Students December 15 th Incoming Summer Students July 15 th THESE FOLLOWING ARE REQUIRED BY NJ STATE LAW AND ROWAN UNIVERSITY POLICY. FAILURE

HARRISON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT Harrison, New York (914) 835-3300 Dear Parents and Guardians of New Entrants: Welcome to the Harrison Central School District. Attached are health forms to be completed

The Basics Why should I get vaccinated? Vaccination is the best way to protect against infections that can make you sick and be passed on to those around you. 1 What kinds of side effects will I get from

A DOCTOR IS ALWAYS Access to affordable, quality, non-urgent care when you need it 24/7/365 Offered by: Connecticut General Life Insurance Company or Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company. A doctor is

Why do people see doctors online? Telehealth Benefits Member FAQs Telehealth allows for reliable and convenient doctor visits at any time with trained and certified physicians. Patients see a doctor online

Information on Measles and Whooping Cough: Vaccination and Disease Vaccine s Mechanism of Action Vaccines expose the recipient to a small amount of an weakened organism. Through this exposure, the body

Back-Up Care Advantage Program Registration Materials Dear Parent, Welcome to the Back-Up Care Advantage Program! An important part of preparing for a day of back-up care is ensuring that your care provider

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Swine Flu We know people are concerned about the swine flu situation and we share that concern. At this early stage of this outbreak, there is a lot of uncertainty and the situation

AGREEMENT AND INFORMATION We would like to welcome you to our office. Please review this Agreement and Information sheet to assist you in understanding our office policies. Our therapists are private practitioners.

HUNTER COLLEGE OF THE CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK HUNTER-BELLEVUE SCHOOL OF NURSING HEALTH REQUIREMENTS AND CLINICAL PRACTICE CLEARANCE All undergraduate students entering clinical courses are required

People First Dependent Certification Process Each time an employee logs into People First to make an enrollment selection during open enrollment or because of a qualified status change (QSC), he/she must

Pennsylvania School Immunization Requirements The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has minimum immunization requirements for all students. The Pennsylvania Department of Health states that for attendance in

Enrolment Details Date: A parent or guardian who has lawful authority in relation to the child must complete this form. Brief explanation of lawful authority is found at the end this form. Licensed children

Bulkley Valley Christian Preschool Parent Handbook 2015-2016 We will tell the next generation the praise worthy deeds of the Lord, His power, and the wonders he has done. Psalm 78:4 Parent Handbook Welcome

HEALTH SERVICES PROGRAM The Board of Education will provide for the health and physical well being of students through the establishment of a district wide student Health Services Program in the school

2015-2016 School Year Child Care Immunization Manual and Course Guidance for Child Care and Preschool Providers in Colorado The decision to immunize your child is a critical one, because vaccines are the

Influenza (Flu) What is the flu? The flu is an illness caused by flu viruses. The flu may make people cough and have a sore throat and fever. They may also have a runny or stuffy nose, feel tired, have

2015 OPEN ENROLLMENT IS HERE EMPLOYEE BENEFITS TIME TO MAKE YOUR BENEFIT CHOICES BAYADA Home Health Care values the contributions of our employees. In appreciation of your dedicated service, BAYADA Home

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT PERTUSSIS (WHOOPING COUGH) What is pertussis? General Questions About Pertussis Pertussis, or whooping cough, is a contagious illness that is spread when an infected person

School Board of Broward County Open Enrollment 2013 Table of Contents Preventive Care Coverage...1 Knowing where to go can help you save on health care costs...2 Coventry WellBeing...3 WellBeing has its

Harrison Central School District Harrison, New York Dear Parents and Guardians of Returning Students: Attached are health forms to be completed by you and your pediatrician and returned to the school nurse.

Immunization Schedules and Documentation Immunization FAQs Required Vaccines for 2014-15 School Year 1. Question: What is the difference between the recommended immunization schedule and the Colorado School

A review of the public health response to two pertussis outbreaks in Maryland: Lessons Learned Presenter: Kristen George MPH Candidate Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health Preceptor:

Pertussis Toolkit for Schools Cerro Gordo County experienced a significant pertussis outbreak in 2012. To lessen the effects of future outbreaks, several community partners worked together to improve our

Transient Hypogammaglobulinemia of Infancy Chapter 7 An unborn baby makes no IgG (antibody) and only slowly starts producing it after birth. However, starting at about the sixth month of pregnancy, the

WENTWORTH INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY ENTRANCE IMMUNIZATION FORM Dear Student, Congratulations on your acceptance to Wentworth Institute of Technology! This letter describes the immunization requirements for

Workforce Guidelines: H1N1 Influenza and Flu-like Illness This document provides guidance to University supervisors and employees on how to handle H1N1 influenza (swine flu) and flu-like illness in the

Frequently Asked Questions What is an electronic health record? Borgess has transitioned from paper-based medical records to electronic health records (EHRs). An EHR is an electronic version of your medical

Students are required to: Practical Nursing Program (PND) CLINICAL PREPAREDNESS PERMIT (CPP) Last Name First Name College Student # Birth (DD/MM/YY) 1. Keep this permit up-to-date and current at all times.

CERTIFIED FAMILY CHILD CARE CONTRACT Welcome! I am glad you have decided to enroll your child in my Certified Family Child Care. Should you have any concerns or wish to check the status of my Certification,

Sounds of Pertussis Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is a poten tially deadly infection that can strike at any age, but is particularly dangerous for babies. The sounds of pertussis are like no

DATA HEALTH BRIEF: EPINEPHRINE ADMINISTRATION IN SCHOOLS Massachusetts Department of Public Health Bureau of Community Health Access and Promotion School Health Unit August 1, 21 July 31, 211 (School Year

Allied Health, Emergency Services, & Nursing Nursing Program Medical Requirements ******All Forms Due by the First Monday in July***** Program Requirements Matriculation into the Nursing Program and most

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL BRIEF Prevention and Control of Disease Ordinance (14 of 2008) PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF DISEASE ORDINANCE (AMENDMENT OF SCHEDULE 1) (NO.2) NOTICE 2009 PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF DISEASE

WELCOME TO TRI-COUNTY EYE CLINIC Thank you for choosing Tri-County Eye Clinic as the provider for your eye care. You have an appointment at one of the following two locations: 15122 Dedeaux Road, Gulfport,

Frequently Asked Questions PROPOSED REVISIONS TO SCHOOL IMMUNIZATION REGULATIONS IN PENNSYLVANIA What is the current school vaccination rate in Pennsylvania? Given the way in which data is collected, we

We want your opinion! see page 2 Volume 7 Number 1 January 2007 SPECIAL REPORTING ISSUE 2007 UPCOMING CHANGES FOR 2007 COMING SOON The list of reportable diseases and conditions is currently being updated

A Guide to Your Baby s Care The First Year A Guide to Your Baby s Care The First Year What s Inside Congratulations! Your baby is finally here. Having a baby is a special gift. You ll want to take good

QUALITY, AFFORDABLE CARE. AND MAKE IT QUICK. Convenience Care Clinic Sinus infection. Rash. Earache. Minor burn. These are all reasons you d want to see your doctor. But what if your doctor isn t available

Through collaboration between school and community, we strive to foster an environment that promotes academic excellence and positive character, while accommodating the differences of our students in order